Sharon Prabhakar is an Indian singer, theater actress, public speaker, and international corporate trainer. She is known as the Indian pop diva of the 80s for her work in pop and disco music genres. Sharon is also a life coach.
Wiki/Biography
Sharon Prabhakar was born on Thursday, August 4, 1955 (age 68 years; in 2023) in Delhi, India. His zodiac sign is Leo. He grew up in a cross culture due to his parents’ different religious backgrounds. His father is a Punjabi, and his mother is a Christian. He had an interest in music because of his mother, who liked to play the piano and was a music coach at a school. At an early age, Sharon loved to sing, and her mother often told her that she was born with a swinging voice.
Sharon Prabhakar (right) in her childhood with her siblings
She completed her schooling at All Saints Boarding School, Nainital, Uttarakhand, India and joined Lady Sri Ram College for Women, Delhi, stopping midway to run to Bombay to explore herself. When he was 17 years old, he joined the advertising agency ‘Sistas.’ Later, Sharon joined Air India where she realized that she was born to be a singer. His first job as a singer was in a night club in Oberoi, Mumbai for Rs 350 a night. From 2004 to 2005, he pursued a Masters in Business Communication/Corporate Communication at the Dale Carnegie Institute, New York.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 4″
Weight (approx): 55 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Family & Caste
Sharon belongs to a Brahmin family.
Parents & Siblings
Sharon’s mother is a music teacher at All Saints boarding school in Nainital, while her father works as a government employee in Delhi. His parents were having marital problems.
Sharon Prabhakar’s family photo. Back from left – His mother, Sharon and his father. In front are his siblings
Her sister’s name is Pia, and her brother’s name is Vivek.
Sharon Prabhakar (left) with her brother, Vivek, and sister, Pia
Husband & Son
Sharon Prabhakar has 2 marriages. She married Bryan Mascarenhas in 1978, from whom she divorced in 1982. Bryan was involved in the book distribution business. Sharon married Alyque Padamsee in 1986, who passed away in 2018.
Sharon Prabhakar’s Instagram post about her late husband Alyque Padamsee
Alyque is a popular ad filmmaker and theater personality, known as the father of modern Indian advertising. He has a daughter from his second marriage. Her name is Shazahn Padamsee, who is an Indian actress and a DJ.
Sharon Prabhakar’s daughter Shazahn Padamsee
Career
Actor: Theater, serials, and cinema
Sharon Prabhakar started her acting career as a theater artist with the drama ‘Evita’ in 1982 where her voice as a singer also gained attention for the song ‘Don’t Cry for Me Argentina.’ He gained such wide popularity with this drama that its production ran as usual for the next 6 years. It was also praised in the international theater fraternity.
Sharon Prabhakar sings her iconic song ‘Don’t Cry For Me Argentina’ from the drama EVITA
Other performances to his credit are ‘Cabaret,’ ‘Butterflies Are Free,’ The Odd Couple, etc. He made his Bollywood debut with the 2008 film ‘Saas, Bahu aur Sensex’ where he played a Punjabi character. Sharon played the lead role in the series ‘Ye Tera Ghar Ye Mera Ghar’ and ‘Mahi’s Way.’ He also did the web series ‘Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain’ (2018-2020) and was an actor in the 2019 film ‘Bombairiya.’
Sharon Prabhakar’s Instagram post about shooting with Ronit Roy in the web series ‘Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain’
Sharon has also produced, written and acted in plays such as ‘That’s Life’ (a mono-act autobiographical musical) and ‘Life, Love and Other Madness.’
Sharon Prabhakar performed as a theater artist
Singer
Sharon Prabhakar was introduced to the Indian music industry by Bappi Lahiri in 1984, who saw her perform at the Oberoi nightclub. She is referred to as the original Indie-pop star of Hindi music because of her style similar to Joan Baez. Sharon has performed on 3 international tours – Royal Albert Hall, Maddison Square Park and Kenyatta Conference Centre. Sharon has released around 7 Indie-pop and 11 Hindi pop albums.
Cover image of Sharon Prabhakar’s 90s album ‘Burning’
His popular Bollywood film songs as a playback singer include – ‘One Two Cha Cha’ from the film Rock Dancer (1995), ‘Meri Jaisi Haseena’ from the film Armaan (1981), Do Re Me Come With Me’ from the film Tarzan ( 1985), ‘Dil Ki Dhadkan Kya Kahe’ from Veerana (1988), ‘Jhoomo Jhoomo’ from Hakim Mujrim (1997), etc. Sharon has represented India at many international festivals and continues to perform at various shows across the country.
Public speaker, international coach and Life Coach
Sharon Prabhakar is a public figure and a brilliant speaker. He conducts various communication and drama workshops. He has worked as a motivational and active life coach, conducting training sessions for well-known corporate companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Tata, McKinsey, etc. and visiting schools and colleges to inspire and empower the youth.
Sharon Prabhakar, as a motivational coach in a Tedx talk show
He founded and is the CEO and managing partner of an events company ‘SPIPS Global Solutions,’ which produces events and provides training modules for communication skills in corporate companies. It produced stage musicals titled ‘Legend Of Lovers’ and ‘Magic of Motown.’
Sharon Prabhakar’s Instagram post about conducting sessions as a corporate trainer
Awards and Achievements
- His album ‘Dilruba’ won the New York Silver Award for creative excellence.
- Got a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer in 1982, for the song ‘Meri Jaisi Haseena.’
- Awarded the Swarna Stree Award in 2023 as a motivational coach.
Sharon Prabhakar received the 2023 Swarna Stree Award for her work as a motivational coach
Facts/Trivia
- Sharon’s vocal cords were damaged when she was 16. His parents didn’t have the money for surgery, but he dealt with it by exercising regularly and pushing his cords, and one day got his voice back.
- When Sharon is unhappy at her college, she decides to run away to Bombay to pursue her dreams. He stole money from his father’s pocket to take a train to Bombay and stayed there at his schoolmaster’s house until he got enough work to make ends meet.
- Sharon Prabhakar often consumes alcohol.
Sharon Prabhakar raised a champagne toast at her friend’s birthday party
- When 17-year-old Sharon went for an interview at Sista ad agency, MD Bobby Sista asked her,
This is an advertising agency. Do you know what the word agency means?” To this, Sharon replied,
Uncle, I don’t want to but I’m willing to learn.” Seeing her confidence, Bobby Sista hires Sharon for Rs. 350 per month.
- Sharon enjoys reading.
Sharon Prabhakar’s Instagram post about a book
- He has represented India and has sung for members of the White House.
- All rights to his music are reserved with either EMI or Universal.
- Sharon Prabhakar is a coffee lover and often posts about it on her social media.
Sharon Prabhakar’s Instagram post about coffee
- In the 90s, Sharon released a song in tribute to the popular Bollywood actor of that time, she ended this song by complementing Mr. Amitabh Bachchan and this song used to come on DD Metro channel regularly.
- Sharon opened for Michael Jackson during his visit to India.
- Sharon is also a social worker. He often donates his concert funds to the needy.
Sharon Prabhakar performed at the Fundraising event
- Sharon produced and performed in the inaugural Asian Track and Sports Meet for the Government of India. For this, he used 1000 schoolchildren, 2000 dancers, and aerodynamic elements.
- Sharon Prabhakar participated as a panelist and judge at various award ceremonies, especially the WEE awards ceremony.
- Sharon is one of the founders of the Mumbai International Film Festival of India (MIIFF).
Sharon Prabhakar at the opening ceremony of the Mumbai International Film Festival of India
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